Question

Compare and contrast how the structures used in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "Gumption" contribute to their meaning.

Answer 1

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is in sequential and descriptive structure. Also, a little cause and effect. This shows the characters inner thoughts and lets the reader delve deeper in the mind of the character.

Gumption has a descriptive structure. This really helps the reader understand the setting and events going on. The author uses dialect which makes the reader more immersive in the story.

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Answer 2

In "Gumption", dialogue is used in a way that creates realistic characters, but, in "The secret life of Walter Mitty", dialogue is often used to contrast reality and imagined events.

In "Gumption," dialogue is used so that it speeds the plot along, while in "The secret life of Walter Mitty", dialogue is used to create kind of a "horror" sense.

In "Gumption", dialogue is used to show progress in the natural world, while in "The secret life of Walter Mitty," dialogue is used for the viewer to contrast reality and imagined events.

Gumption uses dialogue to create realistic characters, but, in "The secret life of Walter Mitty," dialogue is used to demonstrate correct grammar.